ADF missile defence systems ‘inadequate’ to protect against Chinese missiles

The Australian reports that the Australian Defence Force faces a critical IAMD gap in missile defence capabilities after the Australian Government failed to heed the advice of its own Defence Strategic Review.

A new report for the United States Studies Centre calls on the Australian Government to prioritise in-service capabilities that could be rapidly delivered to the ADF, including the US Patriot system, extended-range missiles for Norwegian-made NASAMS air defence batteries, and shoulder-launched Stinger missiles.

USSC Senior Adviser for Defence Strategy Professor Peter Dean was quoted in the article on the missile defence system gap.